FDA Alerts Public To Fake Bio-oil

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned the general public against patronising a fake Bio-oil, currently on the market.

Bio-oil is a cosmetic product meant for improving the appearance of scars, stretch marks, uneven skin tone, ageing and dehydrated skin.

In a statement, the FDA said the original Bio-oil bore the manufacturer’s location address on the outer package and a NAFDAC registration number.

“The fake ones, however, have no NAFDAC registration number. Instead, they bear the manufacturer’s postal address.

The information provided on the outer package of the original is in English, French and Portuguese, but the fake ones have their information written in English only,” it added.

In addition, the FDA statement said the original Bio-oil had an orange colour while the fake ones had a colour which appeared pinkish and the content lighter than the original.

“The original Bio-oil is imported and distributed in Ghana by Ernest Chemists Limited,” it said.

The statement, therefore, advised the general public, especially shops dealing in cosmetics, to ensure they got their supplies from the right sources, so as to avoid selling fake products.

SOURCE: DAILYGRAPHIC